S.C. and N.C. settle water use case - Newsletters - TheState.com

By JOHN O'CONNOR - joconnor@thestate.com

"But McMaster said the agreement includes several protections for state interests:
Residents, businesses and state agencies must be notified before a permit can be issued to draw water from the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, which includes an opportunity to appear at a public hearing.
Before any permit is issued, an environmental impact study must be completed."